Colombo - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
No. Sri Lanka does not recognize Common Law marriage and homosexuality is not legal or commonly accepted. - Mar 2021
There doesn't seem to be much here for the LGBT community. - Sep 2020
Unknown, but if I had to guess, I'd say no. - Apr 2020
Can't say. Sri Lanka is generally very conservative, though. - Sep 2017
You would probably do fine if you weren't overtly flamboyant with your lifestyle. I knew Sri Lankans who were gay, however it is not a widely accepted lifestyle. - Mar 2017
Well, males can get up to 20 years at hard labour if prosecuted. But ... no-one can remember the last time anyone was. - Sep 2012
We know several gay and lesbian couples and they all seem to be pretty happy with Colombo. - Feb 2010
Wouldn't know but am told that if you mind your own business, the locals leave you alone. - Sep 2008
It seems so. - Feb 2008
